It can be intimidating to select a new software system for your company. Not only does it have to do everything you need it to do, but it also needs to be simple enough for your team to learn, a large enough value for your CFO to approve and implemented in enough time to be useful. It can be especially daunting when it comes to applicant tracking systems, for the simple reason that hiring the right talent makes your business successful.

In addition to the holiday parties and secret santa gift exchanges, the end of the year also brings organizational compliance processes as your HR department gets ready to wrap things up. If you’re not an expert in this area, or even if you are, there’s never a bad time for a terminology brush-up. Take a look at the 25 HR compliance terms you need to know as a manager:

Every year, your company’s processes and practices must stay compliant with federal and state laws. Unfortunately, it's easy to put compliance checkups on the back burner while there are pressing projects and daily tasks to focus on. Audit the rest of your HR functions like compensation, performance management and more for compliance by downloading the full HR Compliance Checklist:

As the new year rapidly approaches, it’s time to start thinking about compliance. Many rulings were passed last year and more will continue to come into effect which means there is a lot for an HR department to monitor. To help you navigate, we’ve compiled a quick list of HR compliance subjects your department should be aware of as we head into 2018:

It’s coming! Pretty soon, you won’t have to manage open enrollment anymore. But once you’ve celebrated with a glass of champagne, consider these crucial post open enrollment steps to take to ensure an even smoother process next year!

Open enrollment season is upon us, and if you’re like the majority of HR pros and employees, then you might be ready for it to be over. This time of year comes with a flood of questions, explanations and information to help everyone’s transition into the new year as seamless as possible. Revamping your process for clarity and efficiency can help you ensure your employees are well informed and your HR department doesn’t lose sleep at night. How? Try these 5 simple ways: